It's not strawman. You mentioned that it's easy to imagine how things would have gone had the results of past events gone differently. I contend that it's impossible to imagine how things would have gone with any accuracy. Given ideas of some things being objectively good or evil, coupled with your notion (and support for a diety) because "things have gone well," my commentary directly relates to the topic since my point is that the only reason why things "have gone well" is because it is in line with your current socialization. However, since you did just state that there certainly is some ways you'd still be the same, would you care to elaborate on which ways you'd still be the same?
Well, having been born in a totalitarian dictatorship, I'd say I'd pretty much be the same in every aspect.
Conservatism extends beyond fiscal policy, and fascists are typically regarded as right wing for their socially conservative beliefs.
Yes, nice chart there, socially conservative beliefs are fascist, and conservatism is authoritarian, someone needs to hurry up and tell Thomas Jefferson.